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What happened on Tuesday August 30, 1960?

About August 30th, 1960, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 30, 1960, East Germany implemented a partial blockade on West Berlin, escalating tensions during the Cold War. This action was part of a series of measures aimed at restricting access to the western sectors of the city.
  • Day of the week: August 30th, 1960 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley
  • #1 UK song: Apache by The Shadows
  • Popular movie: Psycho directed by Alfred Hitchcock

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August 30, 1960: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 30, 1960:

  • East Germany imposes partial blockade on West Berlin On August 30, 1960, East Germany implemented a partial blockade on West Berlin, escalating tensions during the Cold War. This action was part of a series of measures aimed at restricting access to the western sectors of the city. source: britannica.com
  • Kennedy appoints Cold War strategic advisors On August 30, 1960, President John F. Kennedy appointed key advisors to help navigate Cold War tensions. This move was part of his broader strategy to strengthen U.S. foreign policy during a critical period in global politics. source: archives.gov
  • US women's relay team sets Olympic world record The United States women's 4x100 meter relay team set a new world record at the 1960 Rome Olympics, securing the gold medal in the event. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • Pete Runnels' Remarkable Baseball Performance Boston Red Sox second baseman Pete Runnels achieved an extraordinary batting performance, going 6-for-7 in a single game, showcasing exceptional hitting skill.
  • Buffalo's Unique Sports Landscape Buffalo, New York, remained a distinctive anomaly in the professional sports landscape, being the only continental U.S. city without a major league team for nearly six decades.

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August 30, 1960: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 30, 1960?


August 30, 1960 was a Tuesday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1960 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1960 can also be written as 8/30/1960 in the US and as 30/8/1960 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 30, 1960?


Famous people born on August 30, 1960:

  • Gary Gordon
    Gary Gordon

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  • Guy A. Lepage
    Guy A. Lepage

    Canadian comedian, television producer, and media personality known for his significant contributions to Quebec entertainment industry.

  • Chalino Sanchez
    Chalino Sanchez

    Legendary Mexican singer and songwriter known for narcocorridos, tragically murdered in 1992 and considered an iconic figure in regional...

  • Ben Bradshaw
    Ben Bradshaw

    British Labour Party politician who served as Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, representing significant political leadership...

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August 30, 1960: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 30, 1960:

  • István Szőnyi
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August 30, 1960: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 30, 1960 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 29th and September 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 30, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1960 was It's Now Or Never by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

  1. - It's Now Or Never youtube
  2. - Walk -- Don't Run youtube
  3. - The Twist youtube
  4. - I'm Sorry youtube
  5. - Volare youtube

August 30, 1960: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1960 was Apache by The Shadows, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

  1. - Apache youtube
  2. - Mess Of Blues youtube
  3. - Because They're Young youtube
  4. - Please Don't Tease youtube
  5. - Tell Laura I Love Her youtube

August 30, 1960: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1960 was Kiddio by Brook Benton, according to the music chart for the week August 29th and September 4th.

  1. - Kiddio
  2. - Finger Poppin' Time
  3. - A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
  4. - The Twist youtube
  5. - This Bitter Earth
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August 30, 1960: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.

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August 30, 1960: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1960 is Rat and the associated element is Metal.

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August 30, 1960: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 30, 1960 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 1960 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on August 30, 1960 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 02:43 pm and setting at 12:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 07, 1960 while the next full moon would come on Sep 05, 1960.

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How old is someone born on August 30, 1960?


Someone born on August 30, 1960 is:

65 years 8 months old,

or 788 months and 24 days old,

or 3429 weeks and 5 days old,

or 24008 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 30, 1960?

There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 30th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1960?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on August 30, 1960.

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